Health

Staying fit can be challenging at times, but it can motivate you to start a productive fitness program in the first place. Coming home after a long day at work, you'll want to sit down and put your feet up. But sometimes, at the end of the day, you have to get through a...

Every morning we see people drinking giant cans of energy drinks at the gym and we can't understand why... to look and feel good, to drink a lot of junk How many hours do you work out?! Remember, muscles are built in the kitchen. Before your workout, choose an energy drink that is 100%...

In our busy lives, convenience should never be underestimated, especially when it comes to groceries. The fact that the microwave oven drastically cuts the time it takes from the freezer or refrigerator to your table is why microwave ovens are so popular. So why give up the speed and convenience of microwave cooking and...

Do you get on the scale in the morning and measure your health by whether the needle is at a certain number? I see it all the time. You're torturing yourself physically and mentally. Yet, as you de-emphasize results (weight), encourage unhealthy choices, and focus on finding and eliminating triggers that come in over...

In our age of information overload, there are many myths about carbohydrates and our diet. Find out why the power of good carbohydrates boosts diet and metabolism along with weight loss. Carbohydrates are one such source of enjoyment in our diet, but eliminating or depriving them impairs our metabolism. Studies have shown that combining...

When creating your nutrition plan, it's important to eat right before your training session. If you don't do this, your workout won't perform as well and you won't recover as quickly. The most important time to refuel your body is a few hours before exerting extra energy. So don't ignore these pre-workout considerations when evaluating...

All cholesterol in the body isn't as bad as you think. There are two types of cholesterol. HDL or high-density lipoprotein and LDL or low-density lipoprotein. HDL is a great way to protect your body and keep cholesterol in your bloodstream low. LDL, on the other hand, is something that needs to be monitored and...

Relapse is a major factor in recovery from an eating disorder and can happen to anyone. Recognizing that recovery is slow can be very difficult. Falling back into an eating disorder can be gradual and before you know it, you'll be back in the same eating disorder struggle as before. This post features his five...

Since 60% of the body is made up of water, it is essential to stay hydrated. A person's water intake requirements vary depending on age, activity level, weight, health, and environment (hot or cold weather). Drink plenty of fluids after exercise, and sweat profusely if you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. The Institute...

A pulse oximeter is a medical device that measures the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood. Using a pulse oximeter is non-invasive, convenient, and very easy. This means that it can be used by anyone, not just in the medical field. For this reason, pulse oximeters are now widely used at home. Many people...